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Desperate Living

"The world may never be the same again!"

1977-05-27 Comedy 1hr 31m

After killing her husband, Peggy Gravel and her murderous maid Grizelda wind up in the crazy town of Mortville, where Queen Carlotta presides over a sleazy collection of misfits.

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After killing her husband, Peggy Gravel and her murderous maid Grizelda wind up in the crazy town of Mortville, where Queen Carlotta presides over a sleazy collection of misfits.

Released

1977-05-27
Revenue

n/a
Budget

$65,000
Runtime

1hr 31m
Genre

Comedy, Crime
Status

Released
Language

English
7
Production

Charm City Productions, Dreamland

Crew

John Waters

Director

John Waters

Writer

John Waters

Producer

Keywords:

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Peggy Gravel

Jean Hill

Grizelda Brown

Susan Lowe

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Mole McHenry

Liz Renay

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Muffy St. Jacques

Edith Massey

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Queen Carlotta

Mary Vivian Pearce

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Princess Coo-Coo

Brook Yeaton

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Karen Gerwig

Beth

Jay Allan

Kid

Al Strapelli

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George Stover

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